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RA07 VHB

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,783 mi
Last recorded29,783 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 VHB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting where they go through lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting where they go through lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2025 29,783 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting where they go through lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting where they go through lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The clutch release bearing is noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2023 29,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The clutch release bearing is noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush is starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush is starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The clutch release bearing is noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,738 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 28,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 23,266 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,047 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 21,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 May 2018 19,790 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 19,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,991 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 18,989 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,532 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 13,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,041 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 6,190 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 5,008 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 3,786 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight damp power steering rack ;

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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RA07 VHB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 39,823 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA07 VHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA07 VHB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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